Category: KENYA AIRWAYS

Kenya Airways and Virgin Atlantic, both members of the SkyTeam alliance, have unveiled a strategic codeshare partnership.  Virgin Atlantic will place its code on Kenya Airways’ London flights, providing passengers with seamless access to Kenya Airways’ extensive network of destinations in Africa and beyond. Kenya Airways will place its code on Virgin Atlantic flights to Caribbean destinations including the Bahamas, Barbados, and Grenada, opening travel opportunities for customers of both airlines.  “Through the synergy of our respective strengths and networks, our goal is to enhance the travel experience for our esteemed customers, providing them with expanded choices, enhanced convenience, and seamless connectivity to vital destinations worldwide,” said Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial and Customer Officer of Kenya Airways.  Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer of Virgin Atlantic, added: “As a fellow member of the SkyTeam alliance, we know our customers will enjoy a seamless travel experience, with more opportunities to earn and spend their miles with increased benefits for our Sky Priority members. “We’re committed to enhancing connectivity and, as the only UK airline to codeshare on the Heathrow to Nairobi route, we’ll be providing more choice and flexibility for customers booking with Virgin Atlantic.”  In addition to enhanced connectivity, the codeshare agreement will offer enhanced reciprocal benefits to members of Kenya Airways’ frequent flyer programme Asante Rewards, and Virgin Atlantic’s frequent flyer programme, Flying Club. Asante Rewards members will be able to accrue miles on Virgin Atlantic flights, while Flying Club members will enjoy the same privilege when travelling on Kenya Airways flights.  ~ Lets Travel, Discover & Share Stories~

Kenya Airways will launch direct flights from Nairobi to the Mozambican capital, Maputo, from June 14. The flights will operate on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Flight KQ740 will depart Nairobi at 09h50 and arrive in Maputo at 13h00. Return flight KQ741 departs from Maputo at 13h50 and arrives in Nairobi at 18h45. The new route is part of Kenya Airways’ larger expansion strategy, which includes increased frequencies to Accra, Lagos, New York and Paris, as well as a new domestic route between Nairobi and Eldoret. “The network expansion is reflective of our mission of propelling Africa’s growth by connecting its people, cultures and markets,” said Julius Thairu, Kenya Airways Chief Commercial and Customer Officer. ~ Lets Travel, Discover & Share Stories ~